Principal iOS Engineer

Lab49; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) program

Comprehensive medical, dental and vis​

Life insurance

Job summary

Lab49 is a specialist strategy, design, and technology consulting company focused on financial services, with offices in New York, DC, London, and more. We are seeking a Principal iOS Engineer to lead the design and delivery of flagship wealth-management mobile experiences for ultra‑high‑net‑worth clients.

You will collaborate with product, UX, and backend teams to deliver innovative features, modernize existing experiences, and drive continuous product innovation on our iOS stack using Swift,

Qualifications

• 12+ years of native iOS development experience.
• Proficiency in Swift, including SwiftUI and UIKit, and familiarity with Xcode.
• Experience with GitLab and source control workflows.
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs and third‑party libraries.
• Understanding of mobile UI/UX principles to create intuitive experiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI/ UIKit; ensure performance and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to define and ship features.
• Write clean, well-architected code following MVVM patterns.
• Perform unit and integration testing to ensure quality and stability.
• Troubleshoot and optimize application performance.
• Stay current with mobile technologies and industry trends.

Skills

iOS development

Swift

SwiftUI

UIKit

GitLab

REST APIs

MVVM

UI/UX Principles

Tools

Xcode

GitLab

Job description

Lab49 is an award-winning specialist consultancy that creates bespoke technology in partnership with the most important companies in finance. We were founded in 2002 to bring Silicon Valley solutions to Wall Street’s door. Since then, we have worked on successive waves of technological change, including distributed computing, high-speed automation, enterprise UX and digital distribution (for which Lab49 was among the first significant practices established on Wall Street), DevOps, cloud and data science.

Our consultants are experts in strategy, user experience, architecture, engineering, and delivery management. We combine knowledge of the latest trends in technology with deep domain expertise to deliver innovative solutions with accelerated time-to-market.

We have office hubs in Midtown Manhattan, Washington DC, London, Budapest, New Delhi and Sydney.

Currently LAB49 is looking for a Principal iOS Engineer will play a critical role on key projects for Lab49 clients. Working in a collaborative and innovative project team, with direct client-facing interactions, you will have an opportunity to apply your skills and expertise to design innovative applications that solve complex problems and enhance performance and productivity at our marquis clients.

In this dynamic role you will be working within a dedicated team to enhance a flagship wealth management mobile platform for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, delivering new features, modernizing existing experiences, and driving continuous product innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI/ UIKit, ensuring optimal performance and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and backend developers to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to best practices and architectural patterns (e.g., MVVM).
• Perform unit and integration testing to ensure application quality and stability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.

Required Skills and Experience

• 12+ years of experience with native iOS development
• Proficiency in Swift and experience with native iOS development tools such as Xcode, SwiftUI, and UIKit
• Experience with GitLab
• Familiarity with integrating RESTful APIs and third-party libraries
• Understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and best practices to create intuitive and engaging user experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong portfolio of released applications on the App Store
• Experience with AppConfig community standards and enterprise app distribution
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for mobile applications
• Knowledge and/ or experience with the asset management (ideally - wealth management) domain

The base salary range is Analyst to Associate level – $160,000 - $195,000

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role and level. We are hiring across multiple levels for this job.

Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

Salary range disclosure as required by S9427A when hiring in New York.

Our total rewards program is designed to support employee well-being and professional growth. We offer a competitive benefits package including a discretionary bonus, paid holidays, a 401(k), and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional benefits include life insurance, short and long-term disability, Commuter FSA, Family Building Benefits, and more. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Lab49 is a specialist strategy, design, and technology consulting company dedicated to the financial services industry. We were founded in 2002 to fill a need in the Financial Technology marketplace for high-end execution and reliable delivery of technology projects.

Our consultants are experts in strategy, user experience, architecture, engineering, and delivery management. We combine knowledge of the latest trends in technology and deep domain expertise to deliver innovative solutions with accelerated time-to-market.

We have office hubs in Midtown Manhattan, Washington DC, London, Budapest, New Delhi and Sydney.

Lab49/ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.

Lab49/ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.